Dry, stuffy, and crusty nose is the opposite of a runny nose, but just as uncomfortable. Dryness and stuffiness can cause immense irritation. This can bring your work or your daily activities to a halt. Prolonged dryness, crustiness and stuffiness can also cause difficulty in breathing, and this can also stop you from living and enjoying life to the fullest. Let’s look at the common causes and medical causes of dry, stuffy, and crusty noses.
MAIN CAUSES
OF DRY OR
CRUSTY NOSES
Low air humidity potentially due to the winter months
Long periods in aircraft and/or hotels
Indoor heating systems or air conditioning
Increase in age, including post-menopausal women
MEDICAL CAUSES
OF DRY OR
CRUSTY NOSES
Damage caused by radiation treatments to the head or throat area
May also occur as a result of nasal allergy medication use (such as intranasal corticosteroids)
Using CPAP device to control sleep apnea
Using some acne oral treatment
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